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Biology

The Chemistry of Bioluminescence in Fireflies

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Firefly bioluminescence is nearly 100% efficient—almost all the chemical energy is converted into light, not heat, making it 'cold light'.

Why this is interesting

Every summer night, fireflies light up the darkness—but what exactly is happening inside their abdomens? How do they create light without heat?